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Unbundling No Quick Fix
Sunday, 17 September 2006, 2:16 pm | Federated Farmers
An independent report confirms that unbundling the local loop will not automatically lead to better telecommunications services for rural areas, and government intervention is required, said Hugh Ritchie of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Anderton Hits Target
Friday, 15 September 2006, 3:33 pm | Federated Farmers
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton is correct when he says that pastoral producers must aim to supply high value products in high value markets, said Charlie Pedersen, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Farmers Take Environment Seriously
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 9:23 am | Federated Farmers
Farmers are responding positively and taking reasonable steps to make visible and measurable changes to their farming activity’s downstream effects, said Charlie Pedersen, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
New Rural Photography Award
Thursday, 14 September 2006, 12:39 am | Federated Farmers
An award recognising the importance of photography in news coverage of agricultural and rural activities has been established by the New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators, with the sponsorship of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Federation Helping Varroa Elimination
Monday, 11 September 2006, 10:14 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is backing efforts to eradicate varroa from the South Island, said Lin McKenzie, chair of the Federation’s bee industry group. More >>
Don't Blame the Ref
Wednesday, 6 September 2006, 5:19 pm | Federated Farmers
The Commissioner for Crown Lands is doing his best to consider the different interests of all stakeholders in the tenure review process, said Donald Aubrey, chair of the South Island High Country industry group of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Good For Growing Forum
Wednesday, 6 September 2006, 12:09 am | Federated Farmers
The following speech notes were prepared for the Good For Growing Forum held in Napier on September 5. The all-day forum was organised by the NZ Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science, and the Royal Society. The notes were prepared for a panel ... More >>
Fonterra Suppliers Should Seek Advice
Wednesday, 30 August 2006, 9:22 am | Federated Farmers
Farmers should seek reliable, independent financial advice before selling a beneficial interest in their shares to Dairy Equity Limited, says Dairy Farmers of New Zealand vice-chair Lachlan Mackenzie. More >>
Animal Neglect Unacceptable
Tuesday, 29 August 2006, 11:18 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers will under no circumstances tolerate the wilful neglect of stock, and supports efforts to ensure animal welfare incidents are quickly resolved, said Charlie Pedersen, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
More Funding Sought To Battle Hieracium
Thursday, 24 August 2006, 1:35 pm | Federated Farmers
The Hieracium Control Trust's annual report (HCT) highlights the ongoing successful release of biological agents to attack the hieracium which continues to invade large parts of New Zealand. More >>
Beekeepers Pleased With Extra Funding
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 5:16 pm | Federated Farmers
South Island beekeepers are pleased the government has listened to the bee industry and is prepared to work with beekeepers to aggressively contain varroa, said Federated Farmers bee industry group chairman Lin McKenzie. More >>
Rates Inquiry Must Be Wide Ranging
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 5:12 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers welcome the announcement that the government plans an independent inquiry into local government funding, said Don Nicolson, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Pressure Grows For Rates Inquiry
Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 4:15 pm | Federated Farmers
A Commission of Inquiry into local government funding is the best option for finding a long-term solution to the rates debacle, said Don Nicolson, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Pollination Solutions Sought
Monday, 21 August 2006, 11:30 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is keen to work with the government on finding ways to solve problems caused by the spread of the varroa bee mite, said Frank Brenmuhl, chair of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand, the dairy arm of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Seedgrowers Alarmed At Varroa
Friday, 18 August 2006, 3:30 pm | Federated Farmers
The varroa mite will have serious implications for Canterbury seedgrowers, said Hugh Wigley, chair of the Herbage Seedgrowers Subsection of Federated Farmers. More >>
Opportunity To Deal To Scourge Of Canadian Geese
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 5:19 pm | Federated Farmers
Jim Weston, Chair of Wairarapa Federated Farmers, welcomes the release of a Discussion Paper which will lead to a review of the current legal protection of Canadian Geese. More >>
Criticism Of Tenure Review Misguided
Tuesday, 1 August 2006, 12:27 am | Federated Farmers
High Country farmers are disappointed that some groups continue to criticise the tenure review process despite the steady progress that has been made, said Donald Aubrey, chair of the South Island High Country Committee. More >>
Farmers Welcome Wildlife Schedule Review
Monday, 31 July 2006, 11:29 am | Federated Farmers
The Department of Conservation’s review of the Wildlife Act 1953 will be welcomed by many farmers troubled by avian pest species, said Bruce McNab Federated Farmers’ national board member. More >>
Bill Highlights RMA's Flaws
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 3:02 pm | Federated Farmers
The need for an ad hoc new law highlights flaws in the Resource Management Act, said Bruce McNab, Federated Farmers’ spokesman on the RMA. Mr McNab made the comments while appearing today before a select committee considering the Waitakere Ranges ... More >>
Farmers Disappointed At Doha Breakdown
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 1:18 pm | Federated Farmers
New Zealand farmers are extremely disappointed that trade talks have been suspended, said Don Nicolson, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
